A writing frame to help students structure their 6 and 9 mark extended writing questions, designed for use with the 9-1 GCSE Geography AQA Specification. Features a breakdown sheet of how to structure an answer using the double cheeseburger method, as well as A3 sheets which can be printed and displayed within a classroom. Tried and tested in my own school, students love this analogy and find it easy to follow and to remember. I’ve even printed little burger stickers to stick in their books to remind them! General gist: Start by deciding what your two paragraphs will be on. I’ve found that 9 times out of 10, the question itself will tell you what the two paragraphs should be. If in doubt, use social/economic/environmental. Looking through past mark schemes, AQA have said that 2 main paragraphs is optimal for these questions. Introduction (bun): Not always needed, but will be for a 9 marker. If you’re using a case study, here is where you tell the examiner (because they won’t know what you’ve studied). Point (lettuce): Keep it short, and to the point. It should be one sentence that sums up the whole paragraph. Imagine somebody saying to you get to the point! Nobody wants a burger thats all lettuce, and no examiner wants an answer thats all points. Evidence (cheese): Sticks the whole thing together. Examples from your case studies or from any sources/figures which have been provided. It isn’t a cheeseburger without the cheese! Explain (meat): Just like with a burger, this should be the biggest and best part of your answer. Use because… this means that… therefore… also… to ‘beef’ out your answer. Really explain why and what that means. However (tomato): Not always applicable, but great when it can be used. Use however to counter the point you just made, do not introduce a whole new point. Repeat! This is a double cheeseburger! Now you’ve done one paragraph, time to do the other. Conclusion (bun): Again just like with the introduction, this isn’t always needed, but if the question required you to evaluate or come to some kind of decision, here is where you do it. Rephrase the question into a statement. If you found this useful then please do check out my other stuff!

Try before you buy - download a free preview booklet This is a complete activity workbook for the GCSE AQA Geography specification covering Unit 2C: Resource Management - Water Management. This 32 page booklet covers part two (Water Management) of the Resource Management unit, and uses the Elan Valley and SNWTP as case studies. Contents: Where has water and where doesn’t? What affects how much water we use and have? What are the impacts of water insecurity? How can we balance the supply and demand of water? How are China’s cities meeting their water needs? How can we use water more sustainably? How do developing countries get clean water? Looking for a revision booklet? Related topics to this resource: 2C: Resource Management Revision Booklet Other units available: Full Bundle Looking for more schemes of work in complete workbooks? 1A: Challenge of Hazards 1B: Living World 1C: Physical Landscapes in the UK 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges 2B: Changing Economic World 2C: Resource Management

Try before you buy - download a free preview booklet This is a complete activity workbook for the GCSE AQA Geography specification covering Unit 2C: Resource Management - Overview. This 32 page booklet covers part one (overview) of the Resource Management unit,. Contents: Why are food, water, and energy important? Are the world’s resources distributed equally? How far does the food you eat travel? How can we farm sustainably? Does the world have enough fresh water? How can we balance water supply and demand? How can our reliance on fossil fuels be reduced? What are the issues with exploiting energy sources? Looking for a revision booklet? Related topics to this resource: 2C: Resource Management Revision Booklet Other units available: Full Bundle Looking for more schemes of work in complete workbooks? 1A: Challenge of Hazards 1B: Living World 1C: Physical Landscapes in the UK 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges 2B: Changing Economic World 2C: Resource Management

Try before you buy - download a free preview booklet This is a complete activity workbook for the GCSE AQA Geography specification covering Unit 1C: Physical Landscapes in the UK - Rivers. This 31 page booklet covers Banbury as the case study. Contents: What does the UK landscape look like? What processes occur along a river? What landforms are found in the upper course? How does a river change in the middle course? What landforms do you find in the lower course? How can we use graphs to track river flooding? What factors affect our risk to flooding? How can we manage flooding? How has Banbury protected itself from flooding? Looking for a revision booklet? Related topics to this resource: 1B: Rivers and Coasts Revision Booklet Other units available: Full Bundle Looking for more schemes of work in complete workbooks? 1A: Challenge of Hazards 1B: Living World 1C: Physical Landscapes in the UK 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges 2B: Changing Economic World 2C: Resource Management

These full booklets are designed to be taught as part of a full scheme of work. Each booklet contains all of the information needed to study a topic, including activities and questions to practice and a knowledge organiser at the back. 2B Economic World (Nigeria) Lesson 1: What is Development? Lesson 2: Using HDI 2A Urban Issues and Challenges (Mumbai) Lesson 3: Population Growth and the Megacity Lesson 6: Economic Opportunities in Mumbai 1B Living World (Rainforests) Lesson 8: Rainforest Loss and Deforestation Lesson 10: Environmental Impacts of Deforestation 1A Challenge of Natural Hazards (Tectonics) Lesson 4: Measuring Earthquakes Lesson 5: LIC Syria – Causes and Impacts 1B Living World (Cold Environments) Knowledge Organiser These are just a few preview lessons from a few units. If you liked using them, then the full booklets and more units are available through TES, including revision booklets and bundles. Looking to buy? 1A: Challenge of Hazards 1B: Living World 1C: Physical Landscapes in the UK 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges 2B: Changing Economic World 2C: Resource Management

Try before you buy - download a free preview booklet This is a complete activity workbook for the GCSE AQA Geography specification covering Unit 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges in the UK - London. This 50 page booklet covers the London Olympic Regeneration as the case study. Contents: Cities in the UK Multicultural London London Opportunities The Challenge of Urban Inequality Housing Challenges London Olympic Regeneration Sustainable Urban Housing in the East Village Managing the Challenge of Traffic Congestion   Also included is a knowledge organiser. Looking for a revision booklet? Related topics to this resource: 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges Revision Booklet Other units available: Full Bundle Looking for more schemes of work in complete workbooks? 1A: Challenge of Hazards 1B: Living World 1C: Physical Landscapes in the UK 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges 2B: Changing Economic World 2C: Resource Management

Try before you buy - download a free preview booklet This is a complete activity workbook for the GCSE AQA Geography specification covering Unit 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges in LIC/NEE - Mumbai This 47 page booklet covers Mumbai as the case study. Contents: How is land used? Urban Growth Population Growth and the Megacity Population Pyramids and the DTM The Importance of Mumbai Economic Opportunities Rural and Urban Push and Pull Factors Challenges of living in Mumbai Urban Planning Also included is a knowledge organiser. Looking for a revision booklet? Related topics to this resource: 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges Revision Booklet Other units available: Full Bundle Looking for more schemes of work in complete workbooks? 1A: Challenge of Hazards 1B: Living World 1C: Physical Landscapes in the UK 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges 2B: Changing Economic World 2C: Resource Management

Try before you buy - download a free preview booklet This is a complete activity workbook for the GCSE AQA Geography specification covering Unit 1C: Physical Landscapes in the UK - Coasts. This 31 page booklet covers Lyme Regis as the case study. Contents: Waves and Erosion Erosional Landforms Coastal Erosion Sand Dunes Coastal Management Lyme Regis Coastal Management Also included is a knowledge organiser. Looking for a revision booklet? Related topics to this resource: 1B: Rivers and Coasts Revision Booklet Other units available: Full Bundle Looking for more schemes of work in complete workbooks? 1A: Challenge of Hazards 1B: Living World 1C: Physical Landscapes in the UK 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges 2B: Changing Economic World 2C: Resource Management

Try before you buy - download a free preview booklet This is a complete activity workbook for the GCSE AQA Geography specification covering Unit 1A: Challenge of Natural Hazards - Weather & Climate Change. This 41 page booklet covers Hurricane Ian as the case study. Contents: Global Atmospheric Circulation Distribution of Tropical Storms Impacts of Tropical Storms Case Study – Hurricane Ian, USA PPP Extreme Weather in the UK Evidence for Climate Change Impacts of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Also included is a knowledge organiser. Looking for a revision booklet? Related topics to this resource: 1A: Hazards Revision Booklet Other units available: Full Bundle Looking for more schemes of work in complete workbooks? 1A: Challenge of Hazards 1B: Living World 1C: Physical Landscapes in the UK 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges 2B: Changing Economic World 2C: Resource Management

Try before you buy - download a free preview booklet This is a complete activity workbook for the GCSE AQA Geography specification covering Unit 1A: Challenge of Natural Hazards - Earthquakes. This 47 page booklet covers Japan and Syria as the case studies. Contents: What are Hazards? Global distribution of tectonic hazards Plate boundaries Measuring Earthquakes LIC Syria – Causes and Impacts Syria responses HIC Japan PPP Comparing Syria and Japan Why live in tectonically active areas? Also included is a knowledge organiser. Looking for a revision booklet? Related topics to this resource: 1A: Hazards Revision Booklet* Other units available: Full Bundle Looking for more schemes of work in complete workbooks? 1A: Challenge of Hazards 1B: Living World 1C: Physical Landscapes in the UK 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges 2B: Changing Economic World 2C: Resource Management

Try before you buy - download a free preview booklet This is a complete activity workbook for the GCSE AQA Geography specification covering Unit 1B: Living World - Cold Environments. This 39 page booklet covers Alaska as the case study. Contents: Introduction to Cold Environments Plant and Animal Adaptations Economic Opportunities in Alaska Challenges of Economic Development Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) Why is the Tundra important? Balancing Economic Development with the Environment Alaskan Wildlife Conservation Centre (AWCC) Looking for a revision booklet? Related topics to this resource: 1B: Rainforests and Cold Environments Revision Booklet 1B: Rainforests and Hot Deserts Revision Booklet Other units available: Full Bundle Looking for more schemes of work in complete workbooks? 1A: Challenge of Hazards 1B: Living World 1C: Physical Landscapes in the UK 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges 2B: Changing Economic World 2C: Resource Management

Try before you buy - download a free preview booklet This is a complete activity workbook for the GCSE AQA Geography specification covering Unit 1B: Living World - Tropical Rainforests. This 52 page booklet covers Palm Oil deforestation in Indonesia as the case study. Contents: How do Ecosystems work? Ecosystems of the world How and why do climates differ? Biomass Why are Rainforests important? The Nutrient Cycle Rainforest Adaptations Rainforest Loss and Deforestation Palm Oil and Indonesia Environmental Impacts of Deforestation Sustainable Development of the Rainforest Local Sustainable Development Also included is a knowledge organiser. Looking for a revision booklet? Related topics to this resource: 1B: Rainforests and Cold Environments Revision Booklet 1B: Rainforests and Hot Deserts Revision Booklet Other units available: Full Bundle Looking for more schemes of work in complete workbooks? 1A: Challenge of Hazards 1B: Living World 1C: Physical Landscapes in the UK 2A: Urban Issues and Challenges 2B: Changing Economic World 2C: Resource Management